Tofu vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tofu and noodles?
- Tofu is higher in iron, calcium, manganese, and copper, yet noodles is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Tofu's daily need coverage for iron is 49% more.
- Tofu has 29 times more calcium than noodles. While tofu has 350mg of calcium, noodles has only 12mg.
- The glycemic index of tofu is lower.
We used Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2816.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +218.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +264.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +92.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +168.5% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +256.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +161.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +965.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +286.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +460% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1245.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +81.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +388.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.36mg | 1.47mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 12mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 23.9µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.289mg | 17% |
| Folate | 15µg | 84µg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.699g | 0.552g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.605mg | 0.315mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 2.077mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.193mg | 0.098mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 1.87g | 25.16g | 8% |
| Protein | 8.08g | 4.54g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.136mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1.2g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Fats | 4.78g | 2.07g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.263mg | 4% |
| Calories | 76kcal | 138kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 76mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.691g | 0.419g | 1% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 25.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 0.65mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.056g | 0.581g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 23.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.402mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.435mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.452mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.108mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.428mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.446mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.221mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins